Monday, December 4, 2023
Macao-Taipa Bridge and Grand Lisboa Casino in Macau, China
Ponte macau-Taipa e as melodiosas vagas
(Galician: Macau-Taipa Bridge and the melodious waves)
The bridge which has a total length of 2570 meters was completed in 1974 and is the link between the two places. The rainbow profile rising from the sea is another landmark.
Photography of Wong Wai Hong, 2008
This was postmarked in 2013 from Macau.
Sunday, December 3, 2023
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
USA - Alabama, Greenville - Butler County Courthouse
Happy International Postcard Week 2023
The Butler County Courthouse, Greenville, Alabama
There have been four Butler County courthouses at this location. The first one was built in the 1820's and lasted for more than 25 years before it was destroyed by fire on April 12, 1853.
The second was another wood structure that cost around $6,000 to complete. It was in use until 1870 when it became apparent that it needed extensive repairs and it was recommended by a committee to replace it with a larger building.
By 1871 work started on the third building, this time it would be made of brick. This one would last for 30 years before the county realized it was too small for their needs and was torn down to make room for a larger building.
The final courthouse was finished in 1903 and it was wired for electricity. Considering the size f the town, this is quite remarkable! There have been changes to the structure over the years, air conditioning was added 50 years later, the dome was replaced in 1977, but this building has lasted. Personally, I hope it lasts for many years to come.
I wish you all the best and may your mailbox be filled with wonderful postcards, Brenda Cole
Thursday, September 7, 2023
Mexico - A Recipe for Tortas
This Yummy Yummy postcard was sent in 2023 to me from Mexico!It is an official Postcrossing Postcard. I added a copy of the back incase anyone wanted to see the recipe...
Thursday, July 27, 2023
USA - Virginia, Arlington, History of the Pentagon
History of the Pentagon
The Pentagon is the headquarters of the United States Department of Defense. Located in Arlington, Virginia it sits on 34 acres of land including the five acre center court.
Construction began on September 11, 1941 and was completed on January 15, 1943.
The sender writes: Greetings from inside the Pentagon! Some of the highlights of today were seeing the 9/11 memorial chapel, the chiefs of staff offices and standing inside one of the offices that took a direct hit on 9/11 and was re-built. What an amazing experience it was!
This was postmarked in 2023.
Monday, February 10, 2020
Canada - Happy 138th Birthday
Happy 138th Birthday
Canada,
faites ressortir l'animal en vous
Joyeux 138th anniversaire Canada!
Translation from French:
bring out the animal in you
Happy 138th Anniversary Canada!
This was postmarked in 2009 from Canada.
The sender writes that this postcard is from the 'Canada Post' and was used as a promotion.
China - Shanghai, Lamp Party
Lamp Party of Yuyuan
Congratulations
Photographer by Xu Zhengkui
This was postmarked in 2009 from China.
Friday, February 7, 2020
Italy - Map and Views
Milano, Roma, Livorno, Pisa,
Venezia, Firenze, Napoli, & Taormina
Foto: Enzo Grillo
This was postmarked in 2009.
Germany - Wittlich
(Greetings from Wittlich)
This postcard was postmarked in 2009.
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The town of Wittlich is located in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. It has a population of around 18,000 people.
France - Grenoble, Three Postcards
Grenoble
Le telepherique de... (The cable car of...)
place Victor Hugo....
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Grenoble, France
Le plus long cours d'euros: (The longest course in Europ:)
Cours Jean Jaures / Liberation
photo: P. Blanc
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Grenoble, France
Panorama de Grenoble et see massifs
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All three postcards were postmarked in 2009.
Wednesday, February 5, 2020
Costa Rica - Arenal Lake
Arenal Lake on a clear day
Photo and design by Joaquin Murillo
This postcard is from 2009.
Costa Rica - Four Views on Postcards
Boyero Con Carreta Tipica
Farmer with Ox-Cart
Foto - Jean Mercier
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Peresoso
Sloth
Foto - Jacques Robin
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Surfing Costa Rica
Foto - Jean Mercier
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Volcan Arenal, Costa Rica La Fortuna de San Carlos
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All of these postcards are from 2009
Costa Rica - Typical Costumes
Costarican Typical Costumes
Foto Jean Mercier
This postcard was bought in 2009.
Mozambique - Inhambane, The Old Catholic Church
Mocambique
The old Catholic Church, Inhambane
A Igreja Catolica Velha, Inhambane
Photo by: Magma photography
The sender writes:
Oi (Hello) from Mozambique, the land of beaches.
This postcard was postmarked in 2018.
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Inhambane, also known as Terra de Boa Gente (Land of Good People), is a city located in southern Mozambique. It is known for being surrounded by a beautiful seaside and a combination of modern and rustic historic architecture, making it a popular place for tourists.
Croatia - Umag, Umago, Town Center
Croatia
The sender writes:
This card is from the place we spent our summer holidays this year. It is near to where we live (only 1 hour 30 minutes) in Croatia. It was really nice and the sea was very warm.
This postcard is from Croatia, however, it was postmarked in 2019 from Slovenia, from a lady who lives in Italy. I love it!
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Umag (Italian: Umago) is a coastal town in Istria, Croatia. It was mentioned for the first time in the 7th century by someone from Ravenna, but it already existed in Roman times. Proof of this is found in the numerous remains of Roman villas uncovered all along the coast.
Taiwan - Taoyuan City, Zhongli Tourist Night Market
Photo by Yuyen
The sender writes:
Hello, I am a senior high school student. On this postcard is one of the most famous night markets. Night markets are often seen in Taiwan and very popular. You can enjoy them fully with various kinds of foods, cloths, shoes and even pets. All of these are very cheap.
This postcard was postmarked in 2019.
Chile - Valparaiso, Panorama of The Bay, Real Photo
The sender writes:
I am still making my trips to Valparaiso on The Grace Line. I have have fine people to work for. I am in good health and hope you are the same.
This postcard was postmarked from Chile in 1941.
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I am guessing the sender works for The Grace Line. I can't make out his last name, but it is something like: Henry Lengeson.
The Grace Line is a commercial shipping company that started in the mid 1800's. It established regular steamship service, (or cruise line service) in 1893.
Tuesday, February 4, 2020
Wisconsin - Milwaukee, Ma Fischer's Restaurant
Open 24 Hours
IPCW (International Postcard Week) - 6-12, 2019
Hi,
Ma Fischer's is an iconic restaurant for late nite meals after going out on One East Side. As you can see, UW-Milw (Wisconsin University - Milwaukee) students frequent this place, as I did when I was at UWM as a student in 1983. Good times, lots of laughter and memories here.
See ya next year!
Kari - from Wisconsin
France - A Mailbox for International Postcard Week
International Postcard Week
October 6-12, 2019
Limited Edition # 4 of 20
This mailbox postcard is from Anne
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